CPSC, Quality Bicycle Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems
CPSC recall 05166 · announced May 5, 2005 · Quality Bicycle Products · 18,000 units affected
The product
The recall involves all Dimension-brand road and mountain threadless bicycle stems with a 130 degree rise. The stems are black or silver and have the word "Dimension" painted on the extension. Only models SM2330 to SM2333, SM4555 to SM4558, SM4567, and SM4570 to SM4573 are included in this recall. The model numbers are printed on the original packaging. These handlebar stems all have a 130-degree "high rise" but vary in extension length.
The hazard
These handlebar stems can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to fall and suffer injuries.
What to do (per CPSC)
Contact your local bicycle retailer to have them check your handlebar stem and obtain a replacement stem, if necessary.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): There has been one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor abrasions and bruises to the rider.
Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores, Web and mail order retailers nationwide, from January 2003 through March 2005, for about $25.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact QBP toll-free at (877) 725-7211 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.dimensionbikeproducts.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.